PeerGalaxy Calendar
Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring offerings of telephone + online peer support + wellness activities!
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How Events are Sorted:
First, at the top of the list: Disaster Hotline & Oregon Safe + Strong Helpline.
Next in the list: Bundled “All Day” Events for organizations with events happening at multiple times throughout the day and/or in many formats or locations; these are bundled into a single listing to prevent endless scrolling. Usually these offer a lookup by zip code or other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. Warmlines and places east of Oregon’s time zone tend to start earlier (e.g. 4am in Oregon is 7am in New York).
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
GPC (Gender Pathways Clinic) with Kaiser Permanente presents
Parent / Guardian Support Group
FREE. Registration required, details below.
Come and meet with other parents of trans / non-binary / gender-expansive kids in a group facilitated by a GPC (Gender Pathways Clinic) social worker! Lisa Smith, LCSW.
Bring your questions, your struggles, and your victories!
When:
The 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, 5:30-7pm PST
How:
Virtual meeting through Microsoft Teams (Call to register and get info)
To Register:
Contact Lisa Smith, LCSW by phone at (503) 331-6374
Cost:
No charge, but registration is required.
GPC = Gender Pathways Clinic
https://www.genderpathways.org/
(503) 331-6374
Website excerpt(s) as of 2021 Jun 16:
Gender Pathways Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic committed to providing equitable, compassionate, and high-quality care for our transgender and nonbinary members. Our clinic is a welcoming, safe environment for members of all ages.
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
What: Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
Join us for a live, weekly chat about common issues and questions facing burn survivors and their loved ones.
Every week, Peer Support Chat offers a vital connection to the burn community for burn survivors and family members. In this online conversation, moderated by trained peer supporters, participants from all over the world can address questions and concerns about burn recovery.
Peer Support Chat is hosted on Facebook every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 pm EST. / & 6-7:30 am PST
How do I join?
You must request to join the Peer Support Chat Facebook group to participate in chat. You may send a request at anytime, but requests will only be approved between 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM (EST). The group is “closed,” which means all members must be approved by Chat Moderators. When you request to join, you’ll be asked basic questions about your connection to the burn community. This helps us ensure all members are directly connected to the issues discussed.
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
Center on Brain Injury & Training
Safe Kids Virtual Academy
CBIRT has partnered with Safe Kids Washington, Washington DSHS, and the TBI Council of Washington to bring this free summer activity! Teens aged 13-18 years old will learn car and driver safety, how to stay safe and keep their friends safe when biking, skateboarding, swimming, playing sports and much more, including how to pick the right helmet and how to wear it the right way. There will be fun games, a grand prize drawing, and lots of chances to win prizes like Starbucks and Amazon gift cards!
Safe Kids Academy 3-5 year olds June 19, 2021 9am – 1pm (PST)
Safe Kids Academy 6-12 year olds June 25, 2021 12pm – 4pm (PST)
Safe Kids Academy 13-18 year olds, July 9, 2021 12pm – 4pm (PST)
Safe Kids Academy 13-18 year olds July 24, 2021 12pm – 4pm (PST)
Safe Kids Academy 6-12 year olds, August 6, 2021 12pm – 4pm (PST)
Safe Kids Academy 3-5 year olds August 21, 2021 9am – 1pm (PST)
To attend any of these dates and times, check the registration page
https://tbieventsportal.org/#safekids
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
What: Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
Join us for a live, weekly chat about common issues and questions facing burn survivors and their loved ones.
Every week, Peer Support Chat offers a vital connection to the burn community for burn survivors and family members. In this online conversation, moderated by trained peer supporters, participants from all over the world can address questions and concerns about burn recovery.
Peer Support Chat is hosted on Facebook every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 pm EST. / & 6-7:30 am PST
How do I join?
You must request to join the Peer Support Chat Facebook group to participate in chat. You may send a request at anytime, but requests will only be approved between 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM (EST). The group is “closed,” which means all members must be approved by Chat Moderators. When you request to join, you’ll be asked basic questions about your connection to the burn community. This helps us ensure all members are directly connected to the issues discussed.
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
GPC (Gender Pathways Clinic) with Kaiser Permanente presents
Parent / Guardian Support Group
FREE. Registration required, details below.
Come and meet with other parents of trans / non-binary / gender-expansive kids in a group facilitated by a GPC (Gender Pathways Clinic) social worker! Lisa Smith, LCSW.
Bring your questions, your struggles, and your victories!
When:
The 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, 5:30-7pm PST
How:
Virtual meeting through Microsoft Teams (Call to register and get info)
To Register:
Contact Lisa Smith, LCSW by phone at (503) 331-6374
Cost:
No charge, but registration is required.
GPC = Gender Pathways Clinic
https://www.genderpathways.org/
(503) 331-6374
Website excerpt(s) as of 2021 Jun 16:
Gender Pathways Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic committed to providing equitable, compassionate, and high-quality care for our transgender and nonbinary members. Our clinic is a welcoming, safe environment for members of all ages.
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum offers over 25 online groups for parents and teens.
In the Gender Spectrum Lounge you can find the list of groups to explore or sign up for. There is a great variety of topics featured.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org/groups/
Registration required. See group description for contact information details.
Additional online groups, webinars, recordings, and events online including resources related to the pandemic at:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/blog-covid-resources
Additional resources specific for schools and professionals, too.
Website:
https://www.genderspectrum.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GenderSpectrum/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/genderspectrum
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Agents can’t provide specific advice to callers, but they can suggest resources on a variety of caregiving topics.
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our caregiver support line for one-on-one help.
Agents are Available on Weekdays, Monday-Friday from 4am-8pm PST / 7am-11pm EST
English: 1-877-333-5885
En Español / Spanish: 1-888-971-2013
NEW: CONNECTIONS WEBSITE
https://aarpcommunityconnections.org
NEW: MUTUAL AID GROUPS – Informal groups of volunteers that band together to find effective ways to support those people most in need who live in their local community. Mutual aid can include picking up groceries, providing financial assistance, or lending emotional support to your neighbors. Visit https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/find-group/
Q: How can I find support groups for family caregivers? English. En Español / Spanish.
A: Here are some resources
Finding the Right Support Group – Read this First. An excellent article about the types of support groups available. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/support-groups.html.
Benefits of support groups may include but not be limited to: a safe place for sharing, venting, validating, comparing, uniting, advocating, finding social connection, and building community.
Caregiving.com – Caring for you as you care for family. Online calendar of virtual support events: https://www.caregiving.com/calendar/
Community Resource Locator – an online database from AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, provides easy access to a variety of local programs, resources and services. https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Family Care Navigator – the Family Caregiver Alliance’s tool that helps locate state-by-state assistance for family caregivers. 800-445-8106. https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
The Eldercare Locator – a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families such as respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and family members. They can also be reached at 1-800-677-1116. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
AARP Caregiving Community Forum – an online discussion and support forum on all topics related to caregiving. https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Welcome-to-the-AARP-Caregiving-Community/m-p/1786782#M3126
Caregiver Action Network – Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Toll Free phone number: 855-CARE-640
National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. Phone: 202-918-1013. https://www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging – an arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.. 800-222-2225. https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Well Spouse Association – provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. 800-838-0879. https://wellspouse.org/
VA (Veterans Administration) National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) – serves as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans, and others seeking caregiver information. VA’s Caregiver Support Line has licensed caring professionals standing by. The National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274, is open weekdays, Monday through Friday from 5am to 5pm PST. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving – Education, Research, Advocacy and more. http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
Alzheimer’s Association – Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools. 800-272-3900. http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimers.gov – a federal government website focusing on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research and support, including resources for caregivers. 800-438-4380. https://www.alzheimers.gov
Memory Cafe Directory – lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations. https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/
AARP care guides – FREE, in-depth information and advice on starting vital conversations with older family members, organizing important documents, assessing your loved one’s needs and finding key resources.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families. Prepare to Care is also available in Spanish- and Chinese-language versions and editions tailored for Asian American and LGBT families. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2018/02/prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families – A road map to meeting the unique challenges of caring for a wounded, ill or aging veteran or service member. AARP has also produced a tool kit for employers to help them accommodate and assist military caregivers in balancing workplace and caregiving responsibilities. https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/2019/05/military-caregiving-guide-aarp.pdf
For more resources, visit:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/important-resources-for-caregivers.html
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
Survivor Peer Support Warmline
CALL 855-473-3711 (855-4peer11)
A survivor support line is now available to provide telephone support to those who suffer from all levels of brain impairment. 4peer11 is a survivor run, funded, operated and managed-emotional help line. We do not give medical advice, but we DO have two compassionate ears. We have survived some form of brain injury or are a survivor who is significant in the life of a survivor.
Live operators are available from 9am-9pm Pacific Standard Time. If a call comes when an operator is not free please leave a message. Messages are returned on a regular basis.
Website:
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Brain Injury Support Groups in the Pacific Northwest (incl. online and family):
https://www.biaoregon.org/services/support-groups/
Recursos en Espanol / Resources in Spanish
https://www.biaoregon.org/resource-library/recursos-en-espanol/
Contact Information:
Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
PO Box 549, Molalla OR 97038
Have YOU HAD a brain injury?
Call: 1-800-544-5243 / 503-961-5675
Website Excerpt(s):
Our Neuro-Resource Facilitation expert can help you and your family find answers to your questions. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with a brain injury and transition back to work as well as the community. This is a FREE service dedicated to helping people choose, get and keep needed services and supports.
- Providing brain injury specific information and resources;
- Enhancing natural supports and connecting you to services, and community resources;
- Providing training to providers for increased capacity of Oregon’s system of services provided;
- Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public.
- Customized Packet (primary resources distributed) by the Neuro-Resource Facilitators, contains important brain injury information as well as various services/supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury that is unique to each caller.
- Another resource commonly distributed by our staff is a selection of DVDs.
There is a large library of resources, DVDs, videos, and more available. English and Espanol / Spanish. Plus, specific support for veterans.
Oregon TBI / Brain Injury Support Groups (check for availability ahead of time, and find more online from links above)
Bend
Central Oregon Support Group
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Meeting Place:
Rehab Conference Room, Lower Level
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Contacts:
Joyce and Dave Accornero at (541) 382-9451 or Accornero@bendbroadband.com
Brookings
Brain Injury Group (BIG)
To be announced.
Contact:
(877) 469-8844 or (541) 469-8887
Cottage Grove
BIG II (Brain Injury Group II)
This group meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
The Jefferson Park Recreation Room
325 S. Fifth Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Contact:
Anna at (541) 767-0845
Corvallis
Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Church of the Good Samaritan Lounge
333 NW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact:
Amy Nistico at (541) 768-5157 at aeasterl@samhealth.org
Eugene
Community Rehabilitation Service of Oregon
This group meets on the third Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Central Presbyterian Church
555 E 15th Ave. (15th & Patterson)
Eugene, OR. 97401
Contact:
Jan Johnson at (541) 342-1980 or comrehabjan@aol.com
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
This group meets on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call for information.
Meeting Place:
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
Curtis Brown at (541) 998-3951 or BCCBrown@aol.com
Hillsboro
Homeward Bound Support Group
This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact:
Carol Altman (503) 640-0818
Klamath Falls
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
SPOKES
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Contact:
Dawn Lytle at (541) 883-7547 or dawn.lytle@spokesunlimited.org
Lebanon
Brain Injury Support Group of Lebanon
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
Lebanon Community Hospital,
Conference Room #6
525 North Santiam Highway
Lebanon, OR 97355
Contact:
Lisa Stoffey at (541) 752-0816 or lstoffey@aol.com
Medford
Turning Point
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call for more information.
Meeting Place:
11 West Jackson Street
Medford, OR 97501
Contact:
Pam Ogden at (541) 776-3427 or Pamela.Ogden@sogoodwill.org
Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support and Social Club
This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Providence Medical Center
Birthplace Conf. Rm (Main Entrance, turn left)
1111 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504
Contact:
Lorita Cushman at (541) 772-6528 or LORITAMICKCUSH@aol.com
Molalla
Brain Injury Support Group of Molalla
This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Son’light Vital Foods, Inc.
123 Robbins St.
Molalla, OR 97038
Contact:
Raeleah Brensen at (503) 829-9456 or Skeeter@molalla.net
Newport
Brain Injury Support Group of Newport
This group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place:
4909 S Coast Hwy Suite 340
South Beach, Oregon 97366
Website: www.progressive-options.org
Contact:
(541) 867-4335 or progop541@yahoo.com
Oregon City
Clackamas Community College Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the third Friday of the month (during school year) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Clackamas Community College McLoughlin Hall
Rm. M226 (2nd floor)
Oregon City, OR
Contact:
Sonja Bolon, MA, at (503) 816-1053 or Brain4you2@gmail.com
Pendleton
Inactive at this time.
For more information contact:
Joyce McFarland-Orr at (541) 278-1194 or jmcfarland@Oregontrail.net
Portland
BIRC Alumni Support Group
This group meets the last Tuesday of every odd month.
Address:
1815 SW Marlow, Ste. 110
Portland, 97225
Contact:
Doug Peterson at (503) 292-0765 or doug@progrehab.com
Brainstormers I Women’s Self-help Group
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Wilcox Building
Room A (Next to Good Samaritan Hospital)
2211 NW Marshall St.
Portland 97210
Contact:
Jane Starbird, PhD, at (503) 493-1221 or drstarbird@aol.com
Brainstormers II Survivor Self-help Group
This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, M.O.B.-West
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Steve Wright at (503) 413-7707 or biaor@biaoregon.org
Crossroads (Brain Injury Discussion Group)
This group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Independent Living Resources
2410 SE 11th
Portland, OR 97214
Contact:
Christopher Eason at 503-232-7411 or christopher@ilr.org
Family Support Group
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The group is currently combined with Parents of Children with Brain Injury.
Meeting Place:
Emanuel Hospital, Rm 1035
2801 N Gantenbein
Northeast Portland, OR 97227
Contact:
Joyce Kerley at (503) 413-7707 or joycek1145@aol.com
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.